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Bitcoin ETFs Coming To Japan? Regulator To Propose 20% Flat Crypto Gains Tax, 'Financial Product' Status: Report

Japan’s market regulator is preparing to propose a revision to the nation’s tax code, potentially opening the door for domestic cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, according to a report dated Friday.

Benzinga

Bill Gates-Founded Energy Venture, Backed By Likes Of Jeff Bezos And Jack Ma, Is Working With Japan To Commercialize Hydrogen

Breakthrough Energy, a U.S. nonprofit founded by Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates, will partner with Japan's government to support decarbonization research beginning in fiscal 2026, with a focus on moving homegrown technologies from labs to market.

Benzinga

Japan has opened its first osmotic power plant – so what is it and how does it work?

The site in Fukuoka is only the second power plant of its type in the world, harnessing the power of osmosis to run a desalination plant in the city

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Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: New Zealand make early statement as Ireland and South Africa win

Day three of the Women's Rugby World Cup has seen the holders put their rivals on notice

Evening Standard

Forza Horizon 6 could be heading to Japan — and the reveal may be sooner than you think

Playground Games and Xbox Game Studios are almost certainly working on Forza Horizon 6, and Windows Central has seen evidence an announcement is planned this year.

Windows Central

Scott Bemand believes battle against Japan will stand Ireland in good stead

Six tries decorated an ultimately emphatic Irish victory.

The Independent UK

Ireland open with six-try win over Japan to give them hope of making last eight

Irish too strong for Japan as they eased to 42-14 win in Brighton with six different scorers

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Ireland see off resilient Japan to win World Cup opener

Japan threatened to fight back at Franklin’s Gardens.

The Independent UK

Yakuza Kenzan remains a Japan exclusive, but Like a Dragon fans like me shouldn't skip this historical adventure for the ages

Feature | Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! remains a must-have PS3 import, even all these years on

GamesRadar

World's first PC with AMD's most powerful GPU ever is here - Elsa's Veluga includes a Radeon AI Pro R9700 at a surprisingly affordable price tag

Elsa Japan launches Veluga-D A70S G6 workstation with AMD’s most powerful AI GPU, Radeon AI Pro R9700.

TechRadar

Nvidia GPUs and Fujitsu Arm CPUs will power Japan's next $750M zetta-scale supercomputer — FugakuNEXT aims to revolutionize AI-driven science and global research

Japan is investing over $750 million in FugakuNEXT, a zetta-scale supercomputer built by RIKEN and Fujitsu. Powered by FUJITSU-MONAKA3 CPUs and advanced accelerators, the system will integrate AI into scientific research, aiming to achieve performance 1,000× beyond current models.

Tom’s Hardware

Japanese city pushes two-hour daily smartphone limit to promote healthier sleep for its citizens, particularly school-age children

A city in central Japan is considering regulating smartphone use to improve the health of its citizens.

Tom’s Hardware

10 Foreign Car Brands That Are the Most Reliable in 2025

Looking for a dependable ride? See which foreign car brands ranked highest in 2025 for reliability, and the countries behind these top-performing vehicles.

GOBankingRates

I’m a Mechanic: 5 Japanese Family Cars To Avoid in 2025

Not all Japanese family cars are built to last. A seasoned mechanic shares 5 models to avoid in 2025—and what to buy instead for fewer repairs.

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Destructoid

Silent Hill f remains true to the franchise’s ‘beautiful and horrible’ tone and atmosphere despite 1960s Japan setting, devs say

Speaking with Destructoid at gamescom, the game's producer and director say they have faith in what they're making.

The Conversation

Remembering the second world war’s Burma campaign with the descendants of Japanese fighters on the 80th anniversary of VJ day

To mark 80 years since the end of the second world war, a group of ten Japanese people whose fathers and grandfathers once fought against the British travelled to the UK to mark victory over Japan day (VJ day). The story of their ancestors is one that is often forgotten.…

RideApart

Could This New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Be the Next Big Thing For Motorcycles?

Researchers from Japan think they’ve cracked the code when it comes to scalable hydrogen fuel cells. But could it work for motorcycles and powersports vehicles?

The Conversation

Why Japanese American memories of US internment during the second world war are stirring up protests in 2025

The recent opening of an immigration centre in El Paso, Texas, has reignited protests of the Trump administration’s tough immigration plans from Japanese Americans. The internment camp, which opened in August 2025, is on the site of a military base that was used to intern Japanese Americans during the war.

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International Business Times UK

Japan Tourism Rumour Of Mega Earthquake Has No Scientific Basis - But Why Does It Spook HK, Korean Travellers?

A viral manga-fuelled rumour predicts a July 2025 Japan earthquake, but experts confirm it has no scientific basis, though travel from Hong Kong and South Korea is affected.

The Guardian - US

Eagles men seek Rugby World Cup qualification amid uncertainty over US future

Victory over Canada will bring spot at Australia 2027 but amid MLR doubts and foreign schemes, little is certain for Scott Lawrence’s team

The Independent UK

Japan declares ‘serious incident’ after passenger plane lands in Hokkaido with ground crew vehicle still on runway

Pilot altered the plane’s course shortly before arrival to avoid thunderclouds and in the process forgot to inform ATC of the change

The Independent UK

Matcha madness leaves Japan's tea ceremony pros skeptical

Matcha, a finely ground Japanese green tea, is experiencing a boom

International Business Times

Rice Prices Up 91 Pct Year-on-year In Japan

Rice prices in Japan soared 90.7 percent in July year-on-year, official data showed Friday, but the rate of increase slowed from previous months offering some relief for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

Operation Sports

Gear.Club Unlimited 3 Releasing on PC and Consoles Later This Year - New Trailer

Gear.Club Unlimited 3 is set to return with a deeper take on arcade racing later this year on multiple platforms. Players will be able to explore two very different backdrops, from the sunny laid-back Mediterranean coast to the winding mountain roads of Japan.

Motor1

Infiniti Might Scrap Its EV Plans for a Manual Sports Sedan Instead

Infiniti isn't doing so hot. Sales are way down from a decade ago, and there’s more chaos and uncertainty in the industry than ever. But the Japanese automaker has an idea to reinvigorate the struggling brand—and it should excite enthusiasts.

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